The City of Worcester's Trash and Recycling program is managed by the Department of Public Works & Parks.
Guide to Trash & Recycling
Recycling
Schedule
Trash Disposal
Take the guesswork out of waste management with our newly released guide. Learn how to properly dispose of bulk items and textiles, navigate recycling as a renter, and understand what belongs on your curb for collection. This comprehensive resource is designed to help you manage trash and recycling efficiently and responsibly.
Worcester 311 Requests
- To request services or report problems, call 311 or submit your request online through Worcester 311.
Residential Drop Off Center
Worcester Residents ONLY
The drop-off center allows residents to dispose of an unlimited number of Bulk Waste Disposal items in a timely manner and at a low cost. The City holds drop-off days specifically for household Hazardous Waste Day. There is also a yard waste drop-off area and a compost/winter sand pickup area.
Bulk Waste Disposal Christmas Tree Drop-Off Hazardous Waste Day Yard Waste Drop-Off
How It Works
The residential drop-off center provides the following services at the hours indicated below. All services are for residents only. Proof of residency is required. Commercial vehicles are not permitted.
Keep Worcester Clean
Keep Worcester Clean (KWC) is a coordinated city-wide effort by multiple partners who work year-round cleaning litter and other debris such as graffiti, abandoned vehicles, and more, from the streets and sidewalks. Learn more about how you can help!
Worcester Green Corps
The Worcester Green Corps mission is to clean and beautify the City of Worcester on a year-round basis, while prioritizing environmental responsibility alongside economic growth. About Worcester Green Corps
Beyond the Bin
The Beyond the Bin search tool is the next level recycle searching. Use it to find out how and where to donate or recycle items that can't go in your home recycling bin and are too good to trash.
Beyond the Bin
Clothing Pickup Service
The City of Worcester has announced a partnership with Helpsy to offer a free and easy home pickup clothing recycling collection service for the local community.
Worcester's First Zero Waste Master Plan
In Spring 2025, the City of Worcester launched the development of our first Zero Waste Master Plan - an aspirational and comprehensive roadmap toward a more sustainable future. In alignment with our Green Worcester Plan, the Plan will include clear, actionable steps to prevent and reduce waste in the City.
Learn about the Zero Waste Master Plan and how to get involved. To learn more about waste in Worcester, check out our Green Worcester Dashboard.
Trash Talk with Zero Waste Coordinator
A video series where we answer your questions about trash and recycling from the City of Worcester's Zero Waste Coordinator.
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Contact Information
Address
Trash and Recycling
20 East Worcester Street
Worcester, MA 01604
Contact
Phone: 508-929-1300
Fax: 508-799-1448
Email Us
Hours
Monday - Friday
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.